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Overview

Our Commitment to EquityThe Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

This LifeSet Case Manager position is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and dedicated team working with young adults in Pierce County! Case Managers work with a limited caseload (8-10 young adults at a time) doing intensive and clinically focused case management services, including treatment plans, safety planning, functional analysis, and supportive group and individual supervision. The LifeSet program is an evidence based case management model that is being implemented at the Y Social Impact Center in Pierce County in partnership with Youth Villages. We serve young adults 18-24 years old throughout Pierce County. We are grounded in a strength-based approach that supports young people as they build life skills and achieve their personal goals as they strive for self-sufficiency.

This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people’s ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y’s programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

What You Will Get From Working at The Y

+ Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

+ Retirement with generous employer contributions

+ Free access to mental health resources

+ Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)

+ Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services.

* Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Hiring Range: $24.00 – $27.00/hr

Responsibilities

+ Provides clinically intensive case management services to young adults, including conducting individualized treatment plans, safety planning as needed, and functional analysis.

+ Develops individualized, strengths-based, youth-driven treatment plans on a set treatment planning schedule.

+ Participates in weekly supportive group and individual supervision sessions with supervisor and team.

+ Build strong relationships with program participants to effectively provide quality services.

+ Must understand contract/grant terms and conditions to ensure program outcome requirements are met and services rendered to young adults appropriately.

+ Researches best practices in field; creates and maintains specialized resource library.

+ Maintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes, and other documentation in designated databases.

+ Teaches life skills, job readiness or other subject matter individually and/or in groups, often experientially.

+ Teams effectively and collaboratively with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to related resources in the community.

+ Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with funding liaisons, other service providers, businesses and/or educational institutions as related to specialized services.

+ Supports participant success in key domains such as safe and stable housing, permanent connections to supportive adults, education and employment, health and well-being, and life skills.

+ Other duties as assigned

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Code of Conduct for Applicants (https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=191063&hashed=999166779)

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in psychology, social work, or a closely related field.

+ Two years or more of related work experience, with proven experience in working with youth and young adults in employment, foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti-poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency, and/or homelessness services fields.

+ Strong youth engagement and relationship building skills.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Experience with and knowledge of youth behavior management and child abuse prevention.

+ Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite.

+ Ability to transport self and client(s) in a safe and effective manner, and to meet clients at community locations; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required, or ability to travel to areas without public transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in social work, social services, or a closely related field.

+ Life experience with poverty, child welfare, homelessness, behavioral health, or youth violence and a desire to use that experience to improve the lives of others.

+ Knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Authorized Driver Requirement

This safety-sensitive role requires transporting clients as “authorized drivers” for the Y using your own vehicle. This offer is contingent upon meeting the following conditions: Being age 21+, having a valid driver's license for at least three years and possessing a driving record that meets Y standards (no more than two moving violations within the last three years, no significant incidents such as reckless driving, DUI/DWI, no tickets 20+ miles above the speed limit etc. within 5 years and proof of current auto insurance, and current vehicle registration is required. (*Due to state-specific reporting requirements in our fleet management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as Authorized Drivers) You must also pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances, including marijuana.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:

+ Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.

+ Are very adaptable.

+ Have high ownership and strong work ethic.

+ Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.

+ Truly enjoy being of service to people.

+ Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.

+ Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

OUR MISSION

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES

+ Respect

+ Responsibility

+ Honesty

+ Caring

+ Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment . Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act. Please download and review the below resources for more information:

( i ) The updated 2025 requirements of 49.94.010:

https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=251099&hashed=1503034877

(ii) The WA attorney general's Washington fair chance act guide for employers and job applicants:

https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=251100&hashed=74689660

If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to [email protected].